I81: Winchester, VA to Knoxville, TN

[swatso]

Just completed a recent roundtrip roadtrip from Baltimore, MD, to Oak Ridge, TN. This put me on I81, mostly in Virginia, some in Tennessee, for nearly 400 miles.

Thanks to this site (way to go, timg!), and the reviewers, link/file posters, etc., I was able to locate all the disc golf courses within 15 miles of I81 along the way.

I wrote reviews on all the courses I played, so see them for more details if interested, but here's my take on the courses:

FAVOURITES:
Signal View only 9 holes but 3 tees, well designed, good variety, scenic
Randolph Park wooded doglegs 11x, open/long 7x, water park on site
Morristown wooded, doglegs of all types, easy to follow

COMMENDED:
Sherando very solid course, good variety
Westover up the slope but below the trees
Staunton multi-tee/multi-basket = many options

OTHERS:
Fishburn 9 holes, mostly RHBH hyzers, bit damp
Walrond 9 holes, open, difficult-to-find tees
Wash. and Lee 13 baskets make 18 holes, bit cramped at times
Borden Park flat, wet/bog-like, large trees, approach-practice

NOT PLAYED - MAYBE SOME THIS SUMMER WHEN I REPEAT THIS TRIP:
Luray
Massanutten
Golden Hills
Emory and Henry
Steele Creek
Warriors Path
Winged Deer
Shady Glen
Fossil Hill
Carson-Newman

I also played 4 of the 5 courses in the Knoxville/Oak Ridge area:
FAVOURITE: Groves Park Four tees, former stick-golf course, scenic
COMMENDED: Victor Ashe Long, gentle landscape, great tee areas
PLAYED: Admiral Farragut 9 holes, decent variety, short, crowded
PLAYED: Carl Yearwood 9 holes, flat, small-tree random/pinball
NOT PLAYED: Morningside

As a first-time visitor to most of these parks, I really appreciate the locals who build, maintain, and support the parks. Posting COURSE MAPS online is very, very useful - please do so for your local course!

[Jimb]

Dude, if you like wooded courses, you totally have to check out Golden Hills on your next trip. I've only played it from the shorter tees and scored pretty well, all things considered. From the long and rediculous tees it would get even more challenging. My reviews can tend to be a bit... OK, a lot... wordy. If you have a few minutes, you can get my impression of the course.

I also reviewed Fishburn if you want some perspective on my reviews of a course that we've both played.

And of course, if you're willing to travel about an hour West of of 81 at Winchester, VA, you have to get out to the Woodshed and Whippin' Post in Paw Paw, WV. Two sweet 18 hole courses in the middle of nowhere with on site camping.

Enjoy! Sounds like it was a great trip!

[DWill]

You should think about Walnut Creek Park (http://www.dgcoursereview.com/course.php?id=785) off of I64, just south of Charlottesville. It may be a little out of the way, but it's definitely worth it.

I like Sherando, Westover and Staunton over Signal View, but that's JMO.

[DiscChainBasket18]

I can vouch for Warriors Path & Fossil Hill. Epic courses that you must play next time.
I go over to Knox to play quite a bit. The Groves is great! Try Morningside for sure next time.

[tmahan]

I agree with DWill on Walnut Creek. A significant detour but worth it. Two of the best finishing holes you'll find.